Kerstin Keimling
Kerstin is our Digital Manager at Bow Wow Meow Pet Insurance. Growing up on a farm in Germany, her love for animals is no surprise. Kerstin runs her own Sydney based dog training business K9Fun and holds degrees in Business Administration, Information Technology, and in Dog Behaviour and Training. Her dog training endeavours have lead her to places like Bali and India. In her free time she trains and competes regionally and nationally in Agility, Herding, Tricks, Obedience and Scentwork with her own dogs. She is an instructor at the Agility Dog Club of NSW and a foster carer for multiple dog rescue organisations.
She currently shares her life with her two cats Bruce and Sheila, and her two dogs Benji (a German Spitz) and Suvee (a Border Collie), and her senior foster dog Barry. All of them being rescue pets with varying backgrounds.
November 9, 2023
Christmas presents for your dog – The gifts our pooches really want!
With Christmas approaching you may be looking for the perfect present for your pooch. We've put a list together of gifts your dog would love to find under the tree!
November 1, 2023
A Christmas gift guide for dog lovers
Giving a gift to a dog lover for Christmas this year? Choose from our Christmas gift guide. Dog Lovers will love these cute & useful gift ideas.
November 1, 2023
A Christmas gift guide for cat lovers
Choose a gift for a cat lover for Christmas this year from our Christmas gift guide for cat lovers. They will adore these cute & useful feline gift ideas.
August 14, 2023
Intervertebral disc disease (IVDD) in dogs
Intervertebral disc disease (IVDD) in dogs is a serious health condition. Learn more about IVDD, cost of treatment, causes, pain management & more.
July 27, 2023
How to crate train your new puppy
Learn how to crate train your new puppy easily. Our puppy crate training 101 gives guidance on the how and why of crate training.
July 17, 2023
Pain in dogs and cats
Animals suffer from pain just like we do. Pain in dogs and cats causes suffering and distress.and can be extremely challenging to manage.
February 26, 2023
Bite injury in cats and dogs
Injuries from animal bites can range from bruises and small scratches to life threatening wounds requiring intensive medical care.
February 21, 2023
Urethral disorder in cats
Urethral disorder in cats is a condition in which there is a deviation from or interruption of the normal structure or function of the urethra.
February 12, 2023
Epilepsy in dogs and cats
Epilepsy is a neurological disorder in which brief, recurrent changes in the electrical activity of the brain lead to seizures or 'fits'.
February 12, 2021
Feline Asthma or Feline Allergic Airway Disease (FAAD)
Feline asthma or FAAD is similar to asthma in humans. Affected cats become allergic to allergens in the environment, commonly causing coughing.
December 29, 2020
The Best Apps for Pets in 2021
Being a fur parent & pet lover can be tricky business. We’ve found the best apps for pets to make sure you’recovered for training, dog walking & much more.
July 23, 2019
Pruritus in dogs and cats
This is the medical term used to define an animal's desire to itch, or the sensation that provokes its desire to scratch, rub, chew, or lick its hair and skin.
July 18, 2019
Fracture of thoracic limb in dogs and cats
Fractures of the thoracic limb include fractures of the scapula, humerus, radius and ulna as well as manus. They cause acute, non-weight bearing lameness of the front legs.
February 14, 2019
Pyrexia of unknown origin (PUO) in dogs and cats
Fever, referred to medically as pyrexia, can be defined as a higher than normal body temperature in animals.
February 13, 2019
Hepatobiliary system disorders in cats
The hepatobiliary system refers to the liver, gall bladder and bile ducts, and how they work together to make bile.
February 7, 2019
Canine ear (aural) disease
Ear diseases are common in animals and often caused by bacteria and yeast, or ear mites in puppies. Common signs are ear rubbing, head shaking, abnormal odor from te ear or redness or swelling.
November 6, 2018
Tip 1. Understand your pet’s behaviour
Understanding your dog's behaviour is like learning to communicate with your dog. Learn to read your dog's body language and understand how it applies to different situations. When is your dog happy, when is he excited and when is he anxious? Learn also to observe your dog and pay attention to changes in its behaviour. Here are some tips on understanding dog behaviour.